Pioneer Camp for GirlsWestward Ho! Green Bean Books, artist Sarah Fagan, and businesses on Alberta Street team up this summer to offer budding artists a Pioneer-themed half day camp.Who: Girls ages 8-11Where: Green Bean Books with short trIps on Alberta StreetWhen: M - F, August 10-14, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.How Much: $195/week ($10 off for registration by May 1)What: An afternoon camp on Green Bean's deck. Days will be filled with pioneer crafts and games like bookbinding and fabric-dying, designing quilt-squares and learning how to play marbles. We'll read books about the Oregon Trail, visit a paint-your-own pottery studio (Mimosa!), and have special guests like a candymaker (from Candy Babel!) who will show us how to make sweets that pioneers would have eaten!Limited space. Register by dropping by or calling Green Bean Books at 1600 NE Alberta Street, Portland: 503-954-2354

﻿﻿Treasure Island: Explorers and Pirates Camp﻿Ahoy, Matey! Green Bean Books, artist Sarah Fagan, and businesses on Alberta Street team up this summer to offer an exploration-themed half-day camp.Who: Children ages 5-7Where: Green Bean Books with short trips on Alberta StreetWhen: M-F, July 20-24, 1:00-4:00 p.m.(with a special party at 3:45 on Friday--Family and friends welcome!)How Much: $180/week ($10 off for registration by May 1)What: An afternoon camp on Green Bean's magical deck. Days will be filled with explorer and seafaring-themed crafts and games like map making and treasure hunting, along with skill building like tying knots and learning how to use a compass! We'll listen to stories of historical adventurers and the places they explored and enjoy fun, healthy snacks. Special visitors like a candymaker and a field trip to a paint-your-own-pottery studio round out the week.Limited space. Register by dropping by Green Bean Books of calling 503-954-2354